Pune: Mercedes-Benz India has announced the commencement of local production of the Mercedes Maybach GLS at its world-class manufacturing facility in Pune, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s India strategy.
With this move, India becomes the first market outside the United States to locally manufacture the ultra-luxury SUV, underlining the country’s growing importance within the global Mercedes-Maybach portfolio.
Mercedes Maybach GLS Local Manufacturing Strengthens India’s Global Position
The decision to locally produce the Mercedes Maybach GLS reflects the rising demand for top-end ultra-luxury vehicles in India and reinforces the brand’s focus on offering exclusive products tailored for discerning customers.
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India now ranks among the top five global markets for Mercedes-Maybach, supported by sustained customer preference for high-end luxury SUVs.
Since its India debut in June 2021, the Mercedes Maybach GLS has emerged as one of the most aspirational ultra-luxury SUVs in the country, consistently witnessing strong demand.
Until now retailed as a completely built unit (CBU), the shift to local manufacturing is expected to enable faster delivery timelines while enhancing accessibility for customers seeking the pinnacle of luxury and craftsmanship.
Mercedes-Benz India stated that the local production initiative further demonstrates its manufacturing agility and commitment to delivering world-class quality while responding efficiently to customer expectations in the top-end vehicle segment.
Strong 2025 Performance Anchored by Top-End Vehicles
The announcement comes as Mercedes-Benz India reported its best-ever revenue performance in calendar year 2025, delivering 19,007 vehicles.
The Top-End Vehicles portfolio, including Mercedes-Maybach, AMG models, and the S-Class, recorded 11% year-on-year growth and accounted for 25% of total sales.
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The Mercedes Maybach GLS, alongside other flagship models, played a key role in strengthening the brand’s dominance in the ultra-luxury SUV category, supported by robust demand across metropolitan and emerging luxury markets.
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Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, “We have delivered another best-ever year in terms of revenue growth buoyed by high affinity amongst discerning customers, reflected in the strong growth in the TEV segment as well in top-end BEVs.
Our strategy of focusing on ‘value over volume’ and offering high product substance, keeps the customer experience at the core, while ensuring customers continue to enjoy a feature rich product and retains high Residual Value for their Mercedes-Benz.”
“2026 will be an action-packed year with 12 new product introductions, expansion of our local production portfolio, the launch of the MB.Charge Public, expansion into new markets and investment in upgrading our entire network.
The decision to start the local production of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS reiterates Mercedes-Benz’s deep commitment to the Indian customers, offering the pinnacle of luxury SUV, ‘Made in India’.
Local production will further enhance the vehicle’s appeal, reiterating our world-class manufacturing prowess and agility, catering to most demanding customer wishes for such exclusive top-end vehicles.”
